Greater Pittsburgh Wedding Photography

 

Sunset kiss during wedding in the woods at Pinehall Farms in Western Pennsylvania

 

Welcome to Wedding Photography That Feels Like You

 

 

The day you’ll tell a hundred different ways.


There’s the way you’ll remember it. The quiet nerves. The way your fingers shook just a little when you buttoned that last button. The way your partner looked at you—like they'd already memorized your face a thousand times.


Then there’s how your mom tells it. How the sky cleared just in time. How the music started exactly when the doors opened. How your uncle somehow cried harder than anyone else.


And then there’s what I see.


Not just the big moments, but the little, in-between ones you didn’t know you’d want to keep. Your best friend’s hand on your back when you didn’t realize you needed grounding. The almost-silent laugh you shared when you thought no one was watching. The way your story unfolds when no one’s trying too hard.


That’s what I do.


I show up with a calm presence, a little humor, and an eye for the kind of moments that age well. You’ll get the classic shots your grandma will frame—but also the ones your future selves will come back to when you want to remember exactly how it all felt.


This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being fully there.


If that sounds like you, I’d love to hear what you’re planning.

 

You said YES to your fiancé...

It should be just as easy to say yes to your wedding photographer.


If you like what you see and want to skip right to the fun stuff, click the button below to reserve your date & check a major task off your to-do list.

Beautiful couple laughing with each other and showing big smiles under a willow tree after their wedding ceremony

Your Wedding Experience should be stress free, joy filled, and full of moments you will never forget.

From the first email to the final gallery, your wedding experience should feel easy, comfortable, and incredibly fun!


You don't want a photographer who will make you pose like someone you’re not. No over-directing or under-delivering.


You want someone to learn your people, feel out the rhythm of your day, and move like a guest with a camera—close enough to catch the real stuff, never in the way.


We’ll talk before the wedding. Not just about timelines or logistics, but about who matters most to you. Who do you want a quiet photo with before the ceremony? Who’s most likely to tear up during toasts? What parts of the day feel sacred? What parts feel just plain exciting?


On your wedding day, you want a photographer who is calm when the flower girl throws a tantrum, quick when the light is just right, and patient when your dad needs a minute to pull himself together.


You don’t have to know how to pose. You just have to show up.


I’ll take it from there.


SERVING JOYFUL COUPLES WHO LOVE TO LAUGH & HAVE FUN IN THE GREATER PITTSBURGH AREA.

 

Join these happy couples who LOVE their photos!

 

 

Your wedding day is full of once-in-a-lifetime moments: your joy, your laughter, your love. It’s all there, and I’m here to capture it in a way that feels real and true to who you are. With me, you won’t feel like you're posing for a photographer, you’ll feel like you’re hanging out with a friend who just happens to have a camera.


I’ll be by your side, helping to ease your nerves, keeping things relaxed, and most importantly, making sure you have fun. From the sweet, quiet moments to the wild, unforgettable ones, I’m here to document it all while you enjoy the day with the people who matter most.

 

 

Get in Touch

 

Click below to make some magic together.

 

man and woman in comfy sweaters holding hands and walking towards camera during playful engagement posing

You don't want to feel like a task on someone's calendar.


This is a BIG DEAL.

From day one, you will be treated like a priority & working with me means working with a friend.


Tell me about your family, your best friend, your dog, your favorite flavor of ice cream, and your comfort shows.


Set aside your worries & fears about photography and let me help you relax with my expertise & laid-back demeanor.

 

"Emma was amazing! She is so nice and fun to be around, which really helped with the stress of the wedding, and the pictures turned out incredible <3

I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer."

 

 

-VERONICA

 

My Process

 

1. Fill out the form

 

If you're feeling good about what you see, reach out! We can chat through my packages, what you're hoping for, and all the fun details. I'm here to answer any questions and help make this whole thing feel easy and exciting for you.

 

 

2. Save The Date

 

Saving your date is super simple. A contract and a $500 nonrefundable deposit are required to make it official. After that, I’m all yours! Think of me as your built-in hype girl, here to keep things fun and low-stress. We’ll stay in touch; you will receive tips, tricks & communication from me along the way.

 

 

3. It's Your Wedding Day!

 

This is the fun part! I’ll be there capturing it all: the quiet details, the big belly laughs, the wild dance moves, and those beautiful in-between moments. Don’t stress about posing or shot lists. I’ll guide you in a way that feels natural and true to you.

 

 

4. Photo Delivery

 

Your full gallery of high-res, edited images will be ready in 6–8 weeks, full of memories you and your family will treasure for years to come. A built-in store allows you access to high-quality heirloom prints and products to hang on your walls & pass down for generations.

 

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Bride and groom surrounded by their bridal party while laughing with each other
Client Reviews!

After our initial zoom call, my husband and I agreed we made the right choice. Emma always responded so quickly to my dozens of emails leading up to the wedding. She is talented, thoughtful, easy going, and overall added so much positivity and fun to our wedding day. We had such great feedback from our bridal party who is just as obsessed with her. We love you Emma!

Sarah & Lane

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Man and woman surrounded by friends during their summer wedding at Willowbrook
Testimonials

We had the pleasure of working with Emma for our engagement session and wedding day. To say she exceeded our expectations would be an understatement. Her photography is beautiful and authentic (she’s the queen of candids!) and her warm, funny, and genuinely kind personality made it all the more wonderful to work with her. We couldn’t imagine having chosen anyone else as our wedding photographer.

Alayna & Ryan

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Bride sitting on grooms lap smiling gleefully at the camera
Testimonials

When I first saw Emma’s website, I knew we had to have her as our wedding photographer. From my initial inquiry to the delivery of our wedding gallery, and everything in between, Emma has been so pleasant to work with. Not only is her work absolutely stunning, but she helped us through the stressful wedding planning process. As someone who typically doesn’t like photos of myself, I have never felt more confident than in front of Emma’s camera. Her posing tips and prompts were a life-saver for an “awkward” couple like us. Want someone to capture the pure essence and emotion of your special day? Look no further.

Laryssa & Ethan

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bride and groom holding each other close and smiling at the camera
Client Reviews!

My husband and I were recommended Emma for weddings through a friend that had her do their wedding… and man oh man are we glad we went through with it! Emma did our engagement shoot and then our wedding, and now I can’t stop recommending her to everyone! I’m not sure if I can fit all the great things about Emma in one single review, but from amazing communication, bubbly and kind personality, and just a raw and down to earth human… Emma truly made our whole engagement/wedding pictures/sessions a once in a life time experience. She really got to know us as people and a friend, rather than someone just out looking for money. I seriously can’t wait to have her photograph all life’s moments from here on out.

Ashleigh & Austin

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Client Reviews!

Emma is absolutely incredible!! She is the most genuine, kind-hearted person with a huge personality that shines through her photography. During our wedding day, Emma never stopped for a minute and was always throwing in a little quirkiness to keep the stress of the day at bay. She is full of ideas and is extremely receptive to anything you desire! Emma’s photography captures true authenticity: genuine moments from different perspectives that “tell” YOUR story and shows all the emotions! She did a tremendous job with helping us keep to our timeline and made the day run so smooth. Our pictures are absolutely STUNNING: each and everyone captures a moment that we will cherish for the rest of our lives! From start to finish, communication was open and transparent, and access to our gallery was easy and organized! Emma is the whole package; she is amazing!! We were lucky enough to have her do both our engagement and wedding pictures, and we can’t wait to have her capture future milestones!❤️✨📸

Megan & Dan

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Say hello. Let's capture your wedding!

 

Your love story deserves to be captured in a way that feels vibrant and joyful; filled with real moments, heartfelt laughter, and the kind of emotion you’ll want to relive forever.


My photography is all about preserving your connection in a natural, true-to-you way, with rich colors and a timeless feel. If you value photography as an investment in your memories, let's create something beautiful together.


P.S. Not getting married in Pittsburgh? That's okay! I love to travel the East Coast.

 

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Pittsburgh wedding photographer, Emma Craven, smiling joyously at the camera

 

Looking forward to it.

 

 

There’s one more person in your story. And it’s me!!! Let’s build a close relationship so I can tell your day from my view as close as it was to you experiencing it.

 

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